The composer, pianist and piano teacher Leopold Kozeluch (1747-1818) was one of the leading Czech musicians in 18th-century Vienna. His 50 sonatas for keyboard bear witness not only to the transition from the harpsichord or clavichord to the pianoforte, but also to the evolution of the classical sonata at the turn of the 19th century. Until now there have been few modern editions of this music. Our new edition, prepared by Christopher Hogwood, is the first to present all of Kozeluch's sonatas for solo keyboard.Each of the four volumes contains 12 to 13 sonatas in chronological order by date of initial publication.
First complete edition of the sonatas for keyboard
Suitable for professionals and amateurs alike
Ideal for teaching purposes
Detailed Foreword (Eng/Cz/Ger), Critical Commentary (Eng) and facsimile pages

As the foremost representative of Czech music in 18th century Vienna, Leopold Kozeluch (1747-1818) was noted primarily as composer, pianist and keyboard teacher. His 50 keyboard sonatas cover his entire career and mark not only the transition from the harpsichord and clavichord manner to the fully idiomatic forte-piano style, but also the development of the 'classical sonata' which spanned several decades (from 1773 to 1809).
Until now, pianists have had little chance to acquaint themselves with the complete range of KozeluchÂ's sonatas since few existed in modern editions. For the first time this new complete edition by Christopher Hogwood presents all sonatas for keyboard solo. There will be four volumes in total and the works will be presented chronologically. Volume IV also contains those sonatas which are found only in manuscript sources.

In 1790, during the lifetime of Mozart and Haydn, Ernst Ludwig Gerber wrote of Kozeluch in his famous handbook for musicians, 'without opposition, by young and old ( ,...) generally the best-loved composer alive today'. His works display 'liveliness and grace, the noblest of melodies with the purest of harmonies, and a pleasing organisation of rhythm and modulation.'

Until now, pianists have had little chance to acquaint themselves with the complete range of KoželuchÂ's sonatas since very few modern editions were available. For the first time, this new complete edition by Christopher Hogwood presents all of KoželuchÂ's sonatas for keyboard solo. The four volumes each contain 12 to 13 sonatas, and the works are presented chronologically according to the date of their first publication. Volume IV will contain those sonatas that are found only in hand-written sources.

The composer, pianist and piano teacher Leopold Koželuch (1747-1818) was one of the leading Czech musicians in 18th-century Vienna. His 50 sonatas for keyboard bear witness not only to the transition from the harpsichord or clavichord to the pianoforte, but also to the evolution of the classical sonata at the turn of the 19th century. Until now there have been few modern editions of this music. Our new edition, prepared by Christopher Hogwood, is the first to present all of KoželuchÂ's sonatas for solo keyboard. Each of the four volumes contains 12 to 13 sonatas in chronological order by date of initial publication. The fourth volume, edited with the assistance of Ryan Mark, contains the last sonatas and those handed down only in manuscript form. Contains Sonatas No. 38-50.

As the foremost representative of Czech music in 18th century Vienna, Leopold Kozeluch(1747-1818) was noted primarily as composer, pianist and keyboard teacher. His 50 keyboard sonatas cover his entire career and mark not only the transition from the harpsichord and clavichord manner to the fully idiomatic forte-piano style, but also the development of the Â"classical sonataÂ" which spanned several decades (from 1773 to 1809).
Until now, pianists have had little chance to acquaint themselves with the complete range of KozeluchÂ's sonatas since few existed in modern editions. For the first time this new complete edition by Christopher Hogwood presents all sonatas for keyboard solo. There will be four volumes in total and the works will be presented chronologically. Volume IV also contains those sonatas which are found only in manuscript sources.